General information
Organisation
The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) is a key player in research, development and innovation in four main areas :
• defence and security,
• nuclear energy (fission and fusion),
• technological research for industry,
• fundamental research in the physical sciences and life sciences.
Drawing on its widely acknowledged expertise, and thanks to its 16000 technicians, engineers, researchers and staff, the CEA actively participates in collaborative projects with a large number of academic and industrial partners.
The CEA is established in ten centers spread throughout France
Reference
SL-DRT-25-0768
Direction
DRT
Thesis topic details
Category
Technological challenges
Thesis topics
Field Effect Transistor with Oxide Semiconductor Channel: Multi-Level Synaptic Functions and Analog Neurons
Contract
Thèse
Job description
This thrilling PhD position invites you to dive into the groundbreaking field of 2T0C (Two-Transistor, Zero-Capacitor) BEOL FET (Back-End-of-Line Field-Effect Transistor) based neurons and synapses, a revolutionary approach poised to transform neuromorphic computing. As a PhD student, you will be at the forefront of research that bridges advanced semiconductor technology with brain-inspired architectures, exploring how these innovative neuron circuits can emulate synaptic functions and enhance data processing efficiency.
Throughout this project, you will engage in hands-on design and characterization of cutting-edge 2T0C neuron circuits, utilizing state-of-the-art tools and techniques. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of engineers and researchers, tackling exciting challenges related to device performance and energy optimization.
Your work will involve extensive characterization of BEOL FET devices and circuits. You will have the opportunity to propose, specify and design new memory read architectures, that enables the exploration of multi-level synaptic behaviors toward the implementation of more energy and area efficient next-generation neuromorphic systems.
Join us for this unique opportunity to push the boundaries of technology and be part of a transformative journey that could redefine the future of computing! Your contributions could pave the way for breakthroughs in brain-inspired systems, making a lasting impact on the field.
University / doctoral school
Sciences pour l’Ingénieur : Mécanique, Physique, Micro et Nanoélectronique (SIMPMN)
Aix-Marseille Université
Thesis topic location
Site
Grenoble
Requester
Position start date
01/10/2025
Person to be contacted by the applicant
FAYE Mathieu
mathieu.faye@cea.fr
CEA
DRT/DCOS//LDMC
17 avenue des Martyrs
38054 Grenoble
+33 (0)4 38 78 13 28
Tutor / Responsible thesis director
PORTAL Jean-Michel
jean-michel.portal@univ-amu.fr
IM2NP
Equipe memoires
IMT Technopôle de Château Gombert
38 rue Joliot Curie
13451 Marseille cedex 20
0413554011
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